ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE | HOTEL SECRET RECIPE | BAKE WITH JAY

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

In a small bowl combine hot water, cocoa, and coffee powder, mix well then set aside.

In a large bowl combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Sift to remove lumps.

Add sugar and mix well until all dry ingredients are well incorporated.

Add fresh milk, eggs, butter, mayonnaise, and cocoa mixture.

Mix well until smooth and no lumps remain.

Transfer to an 8" greased round pan with parchment underneath.

Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens